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Sold for $650,000 on 05/30/25
  • $650,000

    601 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50312

    3beds
    2,169sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1970
    0.31 Acres Lot
    $652,400 Zestimate®
    $300/sqft
    $2,352 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    This one-of-a-kind Mid-Century Modern home in the desirable Waterbury neighborhood was designed by the original architect-owner and has been meticulously updated over the past 10 years with over $350,000 in renovations. The main floor features a reconfigured kitchen with custom cabinetry, a pantry, new appliances, mudroom, and a family room with an updated fireplace. There's also a formal sitting area with space for a grand piano, and an expansive dining area (with a custom table that stays!) that includes a dry bar. Additionally, the main level includes a bedroom and a fully updated bathroom with custom cabinetry, a heated floor, and jacuzzi tub. New patio doors off the kitchen and family room open to a stunning, spacious paver patio- perfect for relaxing under the lights or entertaining guests. Upstairs, two bedrooms each offer their own updated en suite. The finished basement features a family room, a custom wine closet, and unfinished storage space. Other updates include an upgraded electrical panel, new carpeting throughout, freshly painted trim and walls, a new retaining wall, landscaping, patio, exterior repairs, and much more- ask your agent for the full list! Don't miss this exceptional, move-in-ready home that blends timeless design with modern updates!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: May 30, 2025 at 11:54am

    Listed by:

    Jessica Gilligan (515)975-4595,

    Century 21 Signature

    Bought with:

    Rose Green

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 714922MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Wine Cooler, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Wine Cellar, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
    • Basement: Crawl Space,Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,169
    • Total interior livable area: 2,169 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 430

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Patio, Storage
    • Fencing: Metal,Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.31 Acres
    • Dimensions: 135 x 105
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage
    • Parcel number: 09005470001000
    • Zoning: n1a

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Rubber
    Condition
    • Year built: 1970

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Concrete
    Services availability
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